2008 BMW X3 vs. 2001 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2008 BMW X3. (260 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW X3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X3 weights approximately 294 kg more than 2001 Chevrolet Corvette.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X3 | 2001 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | X3 | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 339 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2950 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 117 L |
